Most landscape projects have an element of soft – scaping in them (planting, turfing, soil works etc) and this cost of installing this and the ongoing up keep can be expensive. Installing an automated irrigation system could work as an insurance policy for your landscape and save you countless hours of manual watering. There are […]
Swimming Pool: can compliance and aesthetics be friends?
Pool compliance is the single most critical part of any new pool or pool renovation project with safety as the number one priority. Council laws across Australia requiring many property owners to have pool fences — even if retrospectively installed — the balance between legal compliance and great landscape design is becoming increasingly difficult to […]
Landscape lighting: well-lit versus lit well
A lot of people don’t get the opportunity to spend as much time as they would like out in the gardens on a day to day basis. Work, family routine and sport on the weekends mean these are all times spent away from the home during daylight hours. When you do get to relax after […]
Design ideas for stairs in the garden
Stairs are designed to connect various levels and areas in your garden, but they are more than just access elements in your outdoor space. The shape, style and materials of your stairs can improve visual impact, create a focal point, suggest movement and offer changing views of the landscape. They can be formal and elegant, […]
